Entrepreneurship Training for Immigrants and Refugees
Monday, January 4, 2027 to Thursday, March 4, 2027
Monday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM In person
Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Online

Class Topics include:

  • Writing a business plan
  • Marketing
  • Business financial statements
  • Funding types and business structures
  • Developing your pitch
  • Networking and connection to resources

Students will write a business plan and then develop a pitch that will be delivered to a panel of expert business professionals.

Students will also take the US Entrepreneurship Exam to earn their US Entrepreneurship certificate

Online or Virtual Information
Monday classes are in person and Wednesday classes are online. Students must attend both Monday and Wednesday protions of the class.
Industry
All Industries
Business Services
How to Participate

Step 1) Attend an intake day at IIMN office (1694 Como Ave. St. Paul, MN) - Intake days are any Friday from 11am - 12pm.  At intake, you will take an English assessment and a Digital Literacy assessment to determine your readiness for the class.

Step 2) Sign up for an orientation day

Step 3) Attend orientation and complete interview

Step 4) Be accepted into class

Outcomes

Students will write a business plan and then develop a pitch that will be delivered to a panel of expert business professionals.

Students will also take the US Entrepreneurship Exam to earn their US Entrepreneurship certificate.

Program Costs

This program is free to all eligible participants.  You must be born outside of the US to be eligible.

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